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On our podcast, Alpine Valley School alumni share their stories from their childhoods at our self-directed school and talk about their chosen careers after graduation.

 
One full week left until Winter Break! ✨ It has been a busy few days here at AVS as our community made the most of our time together. We were thrilled to welcome a new student to the school this week and also enjoyed hosting Carlos Rael for his visi
It is impossible to think of Alpine Valley School without thinking of Connie Cook. 💙 She arrived in 1998 and spent the next 27 years as a pivotal part of our staff. Connie believed deeply in a place where children are trusted, respected, and free t
Winter days & warm memories ❄️ It has been a week full of joy, creativity, and fresh snow here in Wheat Ridge. We love seeing how our students choose to spend their time when they have the freedom to follow their own interests. Here is a glimps
Another great week at AVS! Full of ceramics, games of tag, laughter, and learning!
What a week! 🎉 Our community journeyed to Dream Books for some spontaneous browsing, while craft group back at school focused on designing the perfect wardrobe for Bertha, our beloved stuffed grouse. Current parent Stephanie brought Archie, her ma
Another vibrant week in our community! 🌈 Students in craft group created gorgeous tie-dyed t-shirts—including our custom designs by one of our own artists (still available at https://www.bonfire.com/wearable-student-art). Music filled the t
🎃 What a week at Alpine Valley School! Students rallied together for a fundraiser to bring Bertha the plush grouse into our community—goal crushed in just 24 hours! She's now cozied up in a wicker basket with a beautiful scarf, officially our
Last Week at AVS 🎃 Better late than never! We held off posting until we could share photos from Friday's field trip to Anderson Farms—totally worth the wait. Our community spent the week pursuing passions and enjoying time together. Students
Another incredible week at Alpine Valley School! ✨ From intense four-square matches to our Craft group creating beautiful zentangles, there's always something happening here. A group of students launched their own nail art business, while others dov
Another fun week at AVS! The theater buzzed with dazzling displays of athleticism, while the scent of delicious homemade cooking drifted through the halls. The cleverest plans were sketched on the office chalkboard, wonderfully odd hats were donned,
🎃 Another incredible week in the books! Our community stays busy when students drive their own days. This week brought creativity, collaboration, and plenty of sunshine. Students designed spooky Halloween masks, worked on personal art projects, and
What a week it's been at Alpine Valley School! 🌟 From sipping delicious drinks at Tenn St Coffee & Books to playing at Cesar Chavez Park (and riding the city bus there!), our community has been all about following curiosity and enjoying life to